Chapter 354 - 4 Marriage News_2
"Diamonds are assessed on four criteria," color, clarity, carat, and cut. However, in our country, the most revered jewelry is jade, and jade also emphasizes color, size, and craftsmanship."
"But in contrast to the straightforward nature of diamonds, jade is undoubtedly more complex. The key traits in jade - specifically in jadeite - include color, translucency, evenness, shape, and sound. Put simply, we look at the type of jade, the size, and carving quality; nephrite jade needs to be evaluated based on color, texture, transparency, luster, clarity, and the weight of the stone. Plus, nephrite jade has two major advantages: first, it’s inert to temperature changes, making it comfortable to wear, cool in summer and not cold in winter; second, it’s impervious to acid and alkali corrosion, which is why it can be buried underground for thousands of years without changing."
"For a person to understand diamonds, all they need is a comprehensive theory book and some appraisal tools, but to understand jade, one might need decades of experience. This shows the deep cultural significance of jade."
"Moreover, jade represents the five virtues: benevolence, righteousness, wisdom, courage, and purity."
"The beauty of diamonds lies in their hardness, clarity, and brilliance, while the beauty of jade lies in its delicacy, warmth, subtlety, and elegance."
"The beauty of diamonds is domineering and eye-catching, but the beauty of jade is distant and reserved, just like the history of our country, profound and flowing, enduring and unending - the jewelry that best suits us."
"Every kind of jewelry has its beauty, but without a doubt, what suits one best is truly the best."
Turning over the phrase "what suits one best is truly the best" in her mind, Mrs. Yang’s eyes lit up, "Then Mrs. Shen, which kind of jewelry suits me?"